September 19, 2026

NIGER DETAINEES’ DEATHS: SOLID MINERALS MINISTER CONDOLES WITH GOVT AND FAMILIES

NIGER DETAINEES’ DEATHS: SOLID MINERALS MINISTER CONDOLES WITH GOVT AND FAMILIES

 

The minister of Solid Minerals development, Dele Alake has condoled with the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and the entire people of the state over the tragic loss of lives among detained citizens in Minna.

 

Alake in a statement notes that the loss of any life is a deeply painful occurrence, and a tragedy of this magnitude affects everyone and commended Governor Bago’s swift administrative response in declaring a period of mourning and establishing an investigative framework to uncover the full circumstances of this unfortunate incident.

The ministry of solid Minerals development has deployed a high-powered team of officials to Niger State to investigate the circumstances and ascertain the facts of the matter.

The team will collaborate with other investigators to provide a comprehensive report on the incident.